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Common Childhood Illnesses and Health

Pink Eye Conjunctivitis   

What is It ? Pink eye is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. It can be contagious.

What causes it? It's usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies.

It is  Contagious   Spreads easily
 
Medically treatable   By a doctor or professional
 
Students that show these symptoms should NOT come to school and seek medical attention immediately.
(Please be sure to bring PROOF of medical absence the following day) 
 
pink eye
 
 
Ring worm
 
Ringworm (scalp and body)
 
 
 
A highly contagious, fungal infection of the skin or scalp.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
 
Spreads easily
 
Usually self-treatable
 
Requires a medical diagnosis
 
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Ringworm is spread by skin-to-skin contact or by touching an infected animal or object.
Ringworm is typically scaly and may be red and itchy. Ringworm of the scalp is common in children, where it may cause bald patches.
The treatment for ringworm is antifungal medications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Head Lice
 
Head lice infestation
 
 
 
A condition in which tiny insects infest the scalp.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
 
Treatable by a medical professional
 
Usually self-diagnosable
 
Lab tests or imaging not required
 
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
Head lice most often affect children who are in direct contact with one another or who share personal items, such as brushes, hats, or scarves.
Symptoms include itching, visible lice on the scalp, and lice eggs (nits) on the hair shafts.
Medicated shampoos often help, but lice are becoming resistant to some. Patiently combing and removing nits, sometimes over several days, is sometimes necessary.
 
Consult a doctor for medical advice